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New Arrangement for Application for Leave to Appeal in the Family Court
The Court of Appeal has made several suggestions to improve the processing time of filed appeals in the Family Court. This has resulted in the adoption of the New Arrangement for Application for Leave to Appeal in the Family Court (“NAAL”), which is summarised below:…Read More
Tanner De Witt seeks Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary 2+ years’ experience
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Responsibilities: Provide secretarial support to a team of Corporate and Commercial lawyers Update and maintain filing system Coordinate meetings and schedule daily activities when necessary Requirements: Good PC knowledge and skilled in MS Office…Read More
Shortlisted in The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018
Tanner De Witt is pleased to be shortlisted for five awards at The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2018 to be held in Hong Kong on Friday 7 September. We have been shortlisted for: Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm of the Year; Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports the Kiwi Ball 2018 as Silver Sponsor
We are delighted to announce that we are supporting this year’s Kiwi Ball as Silver Sponsor. Organised by Kiwi Events Hong Kong since 2012, the Kiwi Ball is an annual not-for-profit gathering that aims to bring New Zealanders and friends of New Zealand together. It is…Read More
Legal update: Magistrate acquitted a broker of illegal short selling on re-trial
Case background Mr Wong Hung who was licensed to carry on Type 1 regulated activity (dealing in securities) under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (“SFO”) was charged by way of summons on 20 counts of illegal short selling. The Securities and Futures Commission…Read More
Legal update: District Court and Small Claims Tribunal maximum claim values increased
Following a consultation launched by the Judiciary in August 2015, the Legislative Council passed a resolution on 27 June 2018 approving the proposed increases to the jurisdiction of the District Court and Small Claims Tribunal. The changes are slated to take effect from 3 December…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball 2018 as Platinum Sponsor
We are delighted to announce that we will once again sponsor the Hong Kong Blue Tie Ball, which will be held at the Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday 1st September. We are supporting this year’s event as Platinum Sponsor. Last year’s inaugural Blue Tie Ball…Read More
Edmond Leung attends 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum 2018
Corporate Commercial Partner Edmond Leung attended yesterday’s 7th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Global Forum, held at the Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui. Speakers included Competition Commission (Hong Kong) Executive Director Steven Parker, Hong Kong Competition Association Chairperson Knut Fournier and more. This year’s forum included…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports Jason Karas in 2018 Room to Read race
Tanner De Witt was delighted to support Lipman Karas principal Jason Karas as he competed in Room to Read, London’s Fastest Executive 10km Race, on 12 June in Hyde Park. The race comprised of about 30 runners, including John Ridding (CEO of the Financial Times…Read More
Edmond Leung, River Stone and Jan Willem Möller attend Belt and Road Summit 2018
Corporate and Commercial Partners Edmond Leung and River Stone and Senior Associate Jan Willem Möller were at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today to attend the Belt and Road Summit. Held by The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the…Read More
Pádraig Walsh speaks at Disrupt Hong Kong: Confessions of Startups and Investors
Corporate and Commercial Partner Pádraig Walsh spoke at yesterday’s Disrupt Hong Kong: Confessions of Startups and Investors seminar organised by WHub, P&P, Italian Chamber of Commerce and German Chamber of Commerce. The talk was held at Eaton Club in Central. Pádraig was the only lawyer on the panel…Read More
Tanner De Witt supports IWIRC Hong Kong’s Black Tie Dinner
Ten members of the Tanner De Witt team last night attended the 2018 IWIRC Annual Ball at The Hong Kong Club. Insolvency and restructuring lawyers Ian De Witt, Robin Darton, Anthony Hill, Sunny Hathiramani, Veronica Chan, Tim Au, Natalie Lam and Tara Chan and Corporate…Read More
